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AEG Olympia Traveller deLuxe S

S/N: 5-817490
Colour: Lght grey with charcoal trim
Manufactured: Yugoslavia, post-1972 This one came from a Sue Rider charity sale for £5. Types very well. Has preset tabs as well as the other functions normal on an SF. According to Nick Beland, the Traveller was introduced in 1969 and in 1971 production began for it in the UNIS factory in Sarajevo, either immediately or eventually replacing production in Germany.

Olympia SF

S/N: 5-1840599
Colour: Ivory
Manufactured: Wilhelmshaven, West Germany 1969
A compact version reminiscent of the larger SM series of Olympias below, especially in this body style. Other SFs have an angular shape. This, I think, is an evolution from those that look like this but which are designated 'Splendide'. Probably the best super-compact writing machine I have used - though not the quietest. Rescued from Oxford via eBay, £6.

S/N: 110739Colour: Military green crinkleManufactured in Wilhelmshaven, West Germany, 1951I bought this as a non-working machine but it just needed replacement suspension bushes and the margin stop/bell assemblies freeing. £10, Blackbird Leys, Oxford. April 2012.

Olympia SM-1

S/N: 73690Colour: Black crinkleManufactured in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, 1950In the interests of completism, I had to get an SM-1, though I'm not sure they were referred to by that name when new. This one has no carriage lock but does have plastic-tipped controls. Strange beast but types as well as any Olympia. £9, South Bucks Hospice, High Wycombe.

Caitlyn: Should be fine with any half-inch ribbon. If you have the original spools, it may be better to re-wind the new ribbon onto these but new ones might be just fine. If the spool fouls the inside of the ribbon cover and it is made of plastic, you can trim it (the spool that is) with a craft knife all round a bit.

Product Description:Vintage Olympia International Electric Typewriter with case. The typewriter is marked:

Olympia Werke AgWilhelmshaven, West GermanyModel M-R12Made in Japan

The typewriter is in good working condition, it will need the hook that's inside hooked back, and a new ribbon. The case will need a cleaning, otherwise in good condition as well. This vintage typewriter would make a great addition to your vintage collectibles.

Hi I have a olympia west Germany typwriter. White top grey bottom small paint chip on front. In my opinion just needs a service and comes with a soft square cushion rest and a ribbon. Would anyone be interested in buying this from me. I am based in Harrow middlesex but can possibly deliver or arrange postage. If anyone is interested. Please message me at rowejames33@hotmail.co.uk Or call or text me with your details so I can get in contact to arrange this sale..